What's the real difference between a shaken or stirred martini? Stirring may be the best method for martini veterans who like a stronger drink. Shaking a martini melts more ice into the alcohol, creating a weaker drink.

However, don't let that stop you from using the shaking method. Shaking a martini (or any cocktail for that matter) will help get the drink colder more quickly, and cold is good when it comes to cocktails. And if you're going for effect, nothing says cool like a bartender who uses the shaking method to blend liquids.

Furthermore, if you're using clear or light liquids in your martini, shaking can produce a "snowflake" effect (from tiny broken ice chips suspended in the alcohol) which will last at least for a moment after you pour your drink. So go ahead and shake your martini. If it's good enough for 007, it's good enough for you.

While you're pondering the stirring/shaking question, take a look at some of the following martini glasses which range from classic to modern designs.

	Distiller Martini - 4 Glasses
	Ravenscroft's delicate, light to the touch, and perfectly formed stemware control the bouquet and deliver the essence of the fluids to the proper tones of the palate.

	Distiller Martini Set - Set of 4

	Elements Basic Clear Martini Glass Set/4
	Shaken or stirred, your martini will be accented by these glasses. A classic shape that's also fun to use to serve sherbet or fruit. Dishwasher safe. Set of four, each holds 8 oz.

	Riedel 'O' Stemless Martini Glasses (Set of 2)
	Jazz up martini time! A modern spin on Jazz Age design comes from Riedel with the Riedel O Stemless Martini Glass. Features hollow ribbed stem and traditional martini glass shape. Machine made in Germany of lead-free crystal. Dishwasher safe. Gift boxed in sets of 2.

Spiegelau vinovino Martini Glasses (Set of 4)

Spiegelau's vinovino Martini glasses are lead-free and first ever machine made pulled stem wine glasses on the market. Its affordable elegance is designed to enhance and enjoy every taste. The machine-made vinovino pulled stem series is exceptionally beautiful and durable and is designed to enhance the flavor and bouquet of a classic and specialty martini. The shape is specific to how the bouquet of your martini will be delivered to your nose.

	Block York Martini Set, 4 pc.
	From James Bond to Hawkeye Pierce, the martini has always been the cool guy's drink of choice. Serve yours in these stemmed beauties. The classic shape of the martini glass is also fun to use to serve sherbet or fruit. Set of four, each holds 12 oz.

	Nadine Martini, Set of 6
	Simple. Versatile. Timeless. Nadine's defining feature is the exceptionally smooth link between the bowl and stem, creating a seamless, free-flowing look. This restaurant-quality crystal is also saluted for its superior durability, brilliance and clarity.

	Limelight Martini Glass
	Shaken or stirred, your martinis served in our Limelight Martini glass will please the most exacting martini devotee. Limelight's uniquely textured base adds to the sparkle of a drink. A gift to delight.

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